How do you pronounce Adagio?

Adagio is pronounced "ah-DAH-joh".

What is the opposite of Adagio?

The opposite of Adagio includes: allegro, presto.

Adagio

Slow, at ease

About Adagio

A tempoA tempoReturn to the original tempo after a deviation.View full entry → marking indicating a slow, leisurely pace, typically 66–76 BPM. From the Italian "ad agio" meaning "at ease".

More tempo terms

Rallentando

Gradually slowing down; broadening the tempo.

A tempo

Return to the original tempo after a deviation.

Grave

Very slow and solemn; the slowest and most serious tempo.

Moderato

At a moderate tempo; neither fast nor slow.

Allegro

Fast, lively tempo

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Synonyms

slow at ease

Antonyms

allegro presto

adagietto andante largo

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Nearby Terms

AccelerandoGradually getting faster.
AccentA stress or emphasis placed on a particular note or beat.
AccidentalA symbol placed before a note to raise or lower its pitch by a semitone or whole tone, overriding the key signature.
Ad LibitumAt the performer's discretion; freely.
AdagiettoSlightly faster than adagio, a moderately slow tempo between 70 and 80 BPM
AffettuosoWith affection and tenderness.
AgitatoAgitated; restless and anxious in character.
Al CodaJump to the coda section when the coda symbol is reached
Al FineContinue playing until the point marked Fine
Alla breveCut time — a tempo marking indicating two minim beats per bar instead of four crotchets